-1.62% is the change from 247 to 243
Calculation steps:
[( 243 - 247 ) ÷ 247] x 100 = -1.62%
Formula
Percentage change = [(243 - 247) / 247] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
243 - 247 = -4
-4 ÷ 247 = -0.016194331983805668
-0.016194331983805668 x 100 = -1.62%